15 Beautiful Words That Will Make You Fall in Love With the Greek Language

Every language has its particularities and quirks. And while there is no consensus on the issue, it is common to hear people say that Greek is a difficult language. Whatever your opinion is on the matter, Culture Trip has assembled some beautiful words in Greek. While you may not be able to pronounce them correctly, it’s most likely that you, too, will see the magic behind the Greek language.

ρίψασπις

Pronounce it like this: ripsaspis. This word literally translates into “someone (originally, a soldier) who drops his shield, with cowardice.”

εγγύτητα

φιλότιμο

Pronounce it like this: filotimo. One of the hardest to translate Greek words, filotimo is the concept of putting others (or the greater good) before yourself. It involves a sense of courage, self-sacrifice, and honor.